Economy Class & Beyond

United Airlines to rollout Starlink In-flight Connectivity

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It seems that Starlink - the Low Earth Orbit connectivity solution by SpaceX has picked up a new aviation customer, with United Airlines signing for installations across its fleet. The agreement will be one the largest that Starlink has signed - which will cover over 1,000 aircraft installations. United Airlines passengers will soon enjoy the same high-speed, … [Read more...]

British Airways to add capacity to six North American routes for Summer 2025

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As Summer 2024 fades away into the memories, British Airways is lining up its plans for North America for Summer 2025. The airline plans to operate a record number of flights from London to the US, Canada and Mexico in Summer 2025, offering more than 400 direct flights per week during its peak weeks, including 26 US cities. When arriving in the US, its passengers can … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines to add a connection to Sydney, Austraila

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Turkish Airlines is stretching its wings further, with the airline planning to launch a service to Sydney, Austraila. The new service will start on the 5th of December 2024, operating four times a week. The service to Sydney will operate initially via Kula Lumpur International Airport (Malaysia), with the intention of the route being converted into a non-stop service at … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways to double its Paris services 

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With Etihad Airways planning to return the Airbus A380 to Paris, the airline plans to add extra capacity, with a double-daily service starting early next year. The airline will go double-daily on the Paris - Abu Dhabi route from the 15th of January 2025. The new flight schedule will feature the return of Etihad's Airbus A380 from 1 November 2024, followed by the … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Finnair 99 Helsinki – Hong Kong (Business Class with SkyLounge)

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It’s time for a new series of Snapshots for a new trip. This one will look at the passenger experience aboard Finnair 99 between Helsinki Vantaa and Hong Kong International in Business Class. I’m sure you’re all aware of how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7/8th September)

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It appears that I am back in the land of rain, and darkening evenings. However, even as I come off the high of my Singapore Trip, I've got a typing backlog that's embarrassing. Nonetheless, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Quieter moments at the dock -  Suomenlinna, Helsinki, Finland.  We're almost back up to speed after someone last week decided … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines to return to Paris

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After a period of nearly ten years, Malaysia Airlines is planning to return to Paris. The airline is planning to launch direct flights to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris from Kula Lumpur International Airport. It is planning to launch four weekly flights from 22 March 2025. This service will operate with an Airbus A350-900. This route, which will commence on 22 … [Read more...]